How to Keep Fingerprints Off Your Polymer Clay

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Video #370: Learning the tips and tricks for getting rid of fingerprints from your polymer clay creations, will help you to achieve more professional looking results. More...
* How to avoid and remove fingerprints on your polymer clay before it is baked, so there is less finishing work required later on.
* Things to avoid that cause fingerprints to happen more easily (soft clay, warm clay, squishy polymer clay brands).
* Use firmer brands such as Kato Polyclay, Fimo Classic and my personal favorite, Premo Sculpey.
* Using cornstarch on your fingers can help 'fill the gaps' in your fingerprint ridges, and therefore reduce the number of fingerprint impressions on your clay.
* Use cornstarch or water for 'erasing' fingerprints and other small flaws on your clay's surface.
* Use the side of your hand for smoothing. The lines are not as deep on that part of your hands.
* Work on paper. It has a nice smooth surface.
* Use latex gloves if you like. I personally don't like working in them since my hands get too sweaty inside the gloves.
Brought to you by Cindy Lietz, Polymer Clay Tutor. There's more Fingerprint Tips and Tricks over at my blog. If you are interested, here is the direct link: www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?...
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@lilithmarleen 8 лет назад

I like to smooth off my pieces with a tiny bit of liquid polymer clay on a silicone brush. Works wonders.

@PolymerClayTutor 8 лет назад

Good Tip!

@Certainlycaroline 8 лет назад

I'm going to try your tip, lilithmarleen. Thank you.

@ilariadanna7308 3 года назад

Too bad liquid poly clay is impossible to find right now because everyone is sold out of it for some odd reason.

@PolymerClayTutor 10 лет назад

Hi Shana Clarke, use a baby wipe or a cloth with some rubbing alcohol on it to clean the lint and hairs off your clay. That will help.

@I_love_readin_bl 4 года назад

PolymerClayTutor how do i hide the body

@PolymerClayTutor 11 лет назад

Hi Suguna Srinivas, I use acetone to remove fingerprints on baked beads. For raw clay I'd rather use rubbing alcohol because it is much less smelly and nicer to use. GO to my blog (link in description) and use the search box at the top of the page to fine most answers to your polymer clay questions. Thanks for commenting!

@karmelidesigns 11 лет назад

Baby wipes are great to smooth the beads, or clean them before baking, I use them also to clean the roller and pasta machine between two colors. I actually place them in the pasta machine and roll them out like the clay. Thanks for the tips!

@gryffon42 8 лет назад

.... i just want to say........ the camera man is your husband right? well, if he is, i just wanted to say: wow. he is amazing with that camera!!!!! not shaky, he is able to get good focus, and when he 'sways' it, it just looks amazing!!! i wanted to point this out because he probably does not get the credit he deserves.

@DougLietz 8 лет назад

+Nyan Gproductions - thank you :-)

@alimery07 4 года назад

Well your husband replied but your not gonna reply SMH 🤦‍♂️

@milkyway6812 4 года назад

@@alimery07 mabye she didn't see it

@alimery07 4 года назад

Agneta Rupšytė yeah but that means she’s not even looking in her in box

@Elk3rs 4 года назад

Ali-Mery you need to calm down lol she doesn’t owe you a reply

@PolymerClayTutor 10 лет назад

Thank you for your question! Although I do love to get questions from everyone, it has become impossible for me to answer them personally on my social media sites because of the sheer number of questions that come in. The only place I am able to answer questions now is at my blog (link in description). Use the search box there to find the appropriate post to ask your question on and either myself or another member will do our best to help. Thanks for commenting!

@brunomenezes9011 5 лет назад

I read the title and thought it was a tutorial for criminals

@PolymerClayTutor 10 лет назад

Hi Avery Dunnican, thank you so much for your questions! There's a lot to learn about polymer clay, too much for this tiny little box. The best thing to do is go to my blog (link in description) and use the search box there to find the answers to any polymer clay questions you may have. Have fun!

@mull529 9 лет назад

I use cling wrap. Putting it over the piece and then smoothing

@PolymerClayTutor 11 лет назад

Hi G. Eswariya, Fimo is just the name of one of the brands of polymer clay, so yes you can use it for what you learn from my videos. Thanks for commenting!

@PolymerClayTutor 11 лет назад

Hi maySguitar! I got those storage drawers at Canadian Tire here in Canada, but there are lots of places online and in the states where you can get units like these. I have filmed a video showing how I store polymer clay that will be coming up soon. Make sure to subscribe, so you don't miss it! Thanks for your comment!

@PolymerClayTutor 11 лет назад

Hi Emily Kreuzter, it may be stored in an incompatible container or wrap and have reacted and became sticky.This question and most questions related to anything polymer clay have already been answered at my blog (link in Description). If you type your keyword into the search box on my blog you should be able to find your answers quite quickly! Thanks for commenting!

@micheletyner3126 7 лет назад

I use just the two or three fingers of the latex gloves when I am ready to pick it up off the paper or put it in the oven. I cut them off and roll it down my finger a bit to hold them on ( Note: they have to fit tight in the first place.)

@PetroicaRodinogaster264 6 лет назад

the back of a teaspoon is a good smoother. You an also put on latex gloves and then cut out the palms so that the fingers are still on but air can circulate.

@PolymerClayTutor 10 лет назад

Hi bubbles26, like I just said to another commenter have a video coming up this month that deals with clay that gets dirty from dirty pasta machines and dirty hands. Make sure you are subscribed to our channel so you don't miss them when they come out. Thanks for commenting!

@PolymerClayTutor 11 лет назад

Hi silky black, that's a great question! Most questions related to anything polymer clay have already been answered at my blog (link in Description). If you type your keyword into the search box on my blog you should be able to find your answers quite quickly! Thanks for commenting!

@PolymerClayTutor 10 лет назад

Hi שיראל דאנה I have a video coming up this month that deals with clay that gets dirty from dirty pasta machines and dirty hands. Make sure you are subscribed to our channel so you don't miss them when they come out. Thanks for commenting!

@yorkandpomona 8 лет назад

Just found your videos. Fantastic info and help. Thanks for doing these. You are wonderful!

@PolymerClayTutor 11 лет назад

Hi Jake Aran, yeah the cornstarch does leave a powdery residue on the clay, but it does wash off easily with water. Rubbing alcohol works well too if that is what you prefer. Thanks for commenting!

@PolymerClayTutor 11 лет назад

Hi vivianvideos, sure you can use baby powder to smooth your beads instead of cornstarch as long as it isn't too gritty, it should be fine. Thanks for commenting!

@rustileearts3634 9 лет назад

I use parchment paper, wax paper and/or cling wrap to help keep finger prints off my clay. Extremely useful when trying to press two pieces together. If there is a big imperfection I spray a bit of alcohol (or water) and lint free pads (the kind you find at a nail or beauty store). I found the baby wipes leave lint behind. Plus it helps wipe of small flecks of debris. Love watching your tips! TFS

@7spiritualcompass706 7 лет назад

You answered one of my long time questions: fingerprints. Thank you.

@jennileerose 9 лет назад

I use the non-latex gloves. They don't get as sweaty and they are a lot easier since I tend to do more rounded and finger-molded shapes.

@PolymerClayTutor 10 лет назад

Thank you Lina Never! I don't work with Fimo Soft very often, but it could be that the cornstarch is 'attaching' itself to the clay like it does to Kato Polyclay. Try using Baking Soda instead and see if that makes a difference. Each brand acts a little different so you will need to test, test, test. Good luck!

@LINANEVER 10 лет назад

thanks for your answer :) I'l try soda next time. And I just wanted to share with you, that I fixed my problem with baby oil :) just tried and it worked :)

@marie8203 8 лет назад

+PolymerClayTutor would it be wise to use like an electric nail sander on the finish product to remove any flaws?

@PolymerClayTutor 11 лет назад

Yes DeeEll86442, acetone works very well for 'melting' off any imperfections on baked polymer clay. I was thinking of doing a quick demo on that anyway, so thanks for the reminder! The things I don't like about it though are the smell, the fact that it can be a bit of a pain to find the pure stuff, and it is so highly flammable. But it definitely works in those hard to sand places!

@oOCiannaOo 8 лет назад

I picked up the polyform sander recently, best tool ever! Sanding is sooooo much faster and it is very easy to use. Down side to it is it seems to chew threw the batteries, may just be my rechargeable not charging fully too, plan to get some new ones and see how they go.

@evilkitty2007 8 лет назад

I've found that when I use pigments on my clay like pearl ex the use of the paint brush and powder removes a lot of fingerprints. I know not every project will require powdered pigment, but maybe the use of a paintbrush in general would help smooth things out.

@noemicarrion7904 10 лет назад

Thank you so much. I am new to working with polymer clay and I have been having a lit of problems with finger prints

@PolymerClayTutor 11 лет назад

Hi Ally (watercrystal9panfu), I get annoyed by dust in my clay too! I will do a video on it one day soon, but a great trick is to wipe the dirty clay with a baby wipe or paper towel with rubbing alcohol on it. Hope that helps!

@PolymerClayTutor 11 лет назад

Hi bellaschoneveld28, yes I have heard of Cernit, but I haven't had the chance to work with it yet. Will try and pick some up on my next trip to the USA since I haven't seen it here in Canada yet. Thanks for commenting!

@AngelaKuper Месяц назад

where did you get your drawer organizer & does it hold the 2oz clay pkg?

@Dezi8383 10 лет назад

Hi, I thought baby oil works well too. To avoid getting it on my hands, I dip a q-tip into the oil and run it over my clay to smooth out any finger prints 😸

@PolymerClayTutor 11 лет назад

Hi Obot1121, yes wearing a tight fitting rubber or latex glove will work just fine for preventing fingerprints. I just don't like to wear them because my hands get way too sweaty in them. Thanks for commenting!

@ShineHatfield 10 лет назад

I agree with Nicole! A "work space tour" ( so-called by many other clay artists lol) would be amazing and I would definitely watch that. Some people looooove that

@PolymerClayTutor 10 лет назад

Thanks ShineYClayStuffs for the suggestion! I have already added it to the list of videos to shoot... just haven't decided whether or not I should clean it up first or let you guys see it all messy? :)

@darlingl929 4 года назад

Hi may I ask what causes white specs/ patches on my polymer clay project after baking? Thank you so much in advance😊

@Queenofdamned13 9 лет назад

Hi Cindy....When i clean the pc with rubbing alcohol do i have to wait for it to dry before baking it right?.....Thanx in advance I love your videos I've learned so much! :)

@plantsnaminals 9 лет назад

Thank you for this! I've been making little charms and have such a problem with fingerprints sticking around. I'm going to try the water before I make my next batch :) Do you use distilled/filtered water or tap water? Ours is a little hard, so I don't know if I should use it on the polymer clay.

@MixedCrayonz 3 года назад

This is really nice!!! I appreciate this video! Thanks!

@brigittemolina7754 6 лет назад

Hi I love your videos. I'm starting to do stuff with polymer. I have a big big problem it gets really sticky on my fingers. I feel that when I use cornstarch it start getting harder. do you have any tips for this.

@Guideranger 10 лет назад

Thanks, needed these kind of tips for my clay project.

@ArtisticAlpacaStudios 10 лет назад

Cling wrap. If you're good you can use that to smooth out pieces. This of course would be for less detailed pieces, but still a good thing to know.

@tantesherry 11 лет назад

Great tip Cindy thanks I also tried latex gloves...maybe 3 or 4 times but they made my hands sweat too then I learned about finger cots, my pharmacist gets them in packs of 100 they cost around $3.50...but water is almost free - so there you go - next time I'm going to try this new trick you've gifted us with btw burled wood is so pretty and I'm looking forward to learning this faux tech when you get all the bumps worked out

@sashkatia 8 лет назад

Hi, thank you very much. This was very helpful!

@nataliecraftanddance7035 10 лет назад

Hey will this work on cold porcelain please reply fast thx for the video.

@catherineroth8499 10 лет назад

Thank you for your ideas in the video. I usually use parchment paper to et rid of fingerprints...

@jtlawrosky 11 лет назад

Sometimes I'll place a piece of saranwrap over a flat object (holding down the sides)and burnish it to smooth out any imperfections. Also, I will clean up the back side of a piece and place that side face-down on a piece of patty paper (like what you have between frozen burgers) and then do the saran wrap technique on the top. I also like the fingercots for last minute toush-ups.

@LINANEVER 10 лет назад

Hi, your video tutorials are amazing, I was happy to find this one. I made some beads (FIMO soft) and removed fingerprints with cornstarch, but after baking my beads they all became white. I've tried to wash them with water, clean with alcohol and it helps only for a second. What could I do to remove white and return colors to my beads?

@PolymerClayTutor 11 лет назад

Thanks guys for sharing your fingerprint removal tips! Keep em coming! :)

@diamonzone0808 11 лет назад

GREAT video tip Cindy!!!

@asmahamid9380 4 года назад

Please, may I ask you. About the type of glue you're using in your mugs Because I use epoxy, and there are some complaints about it.

@averydunnican9446 10 лет назад

um i want to start polymer clay but i dont know where to get it and what to use for the tools and how do you get it shiny and like will you tell me please !

@tressinar 7 лет назад

Thank you it was very helpful as usual.

@saimaaskari2505 3 года назад

Can i clean rubbing alcohol and after I can bake it . It is not dangerous

@anty5009 9 лет назад

:) this helps because I used to do tht anyway, but I put too much water on my finger so my clay was just drowned in water afterwards, I've now tried te spray, and it's perfect! THANKS!

@brendabliven1219 8 лет назад

I like to use a small rounded top flat sable paint brush to smooth out the clay.

@bellafanton1298 10 лет назад

This was super helpful thank you so much I am new to polymer clay and I am getting fingerprints over my designs

@AngieRodriguezStudio 7 лет назад

were you got your drawers i look every were here in puerto rico to find them and online

@RikkuBurnside 10 лет назад

Very good tips, thank you! I used to get rid of the fingerprints using baby wipe but now I'm gonna try the water spray as it will be surely less messy. :)

@yelloworangered 5 лет назад

Such useful advice -- thank you. I also want to get things as well done as possible before I bake them. I do wear gloves, but unless they fit perfectly, they can leave wrinkle prints! :)

@Slowlow666 11 лет назад

Great tutorial.

@PolymerClayTutor 11 лет назад

Hi delilah collings, I like the Sculpey Style and Detail Tool Set. There are three double ended tools with rubber blending tips on one end and metal ball stylus tools on the other. They are easy to find in your favourite craft store like Michaels or online. Hope that helps!

@sugunasrinivas438 11 лет назад

Hi cindy..just wanted to know if acetone works on baked polymer clay or it is to be used before baking ..also any tips to remove finger prints on round beads

@cheluriarte8744 4 года назад

I love your videos. It's very helpful for beginners like me. So excited to start my business soon.

@PolymerClayTutor 3 года назад

Thank you! Good luck with your business! 💖

@hellomarie6713 8 лет назад

i tried using cornstarch on my clay work to remove finger prints and bake the pieces in the powder. but i dont know what went wrong, my clay work ended white patches on them even after washing.

@Resokisi 6 лет назад

Hi, i tried the cornstarch and it worked perfectly. After the pieces were done, i washed the starch of, but after baking the charms, they remained milky white because of the cornstarch. Water won't help but make it worse. What can I do?

@JadeIsaBoss 9 лет назад

Your polymer clay station is gorgeous!

@hellopeopleimacatd7695 8 лет назад

Just watched Phoenix Wright for 10 hours someone tell me how I got here

@iLoveChaiTea90 6 лет назад

Hello people I'm a cat :'D (great game)

@masfer86 4 года назад

😂😂

@sootywhite3727 4 года назад

Well... its teaching you how to get away with murder in a crime scene by taking away fingerprints- just douse your hands in corn stretch before touching anything like "the thinker" 😂😂😂 *I hope this is the same phoenix wright game you was watching weeppppssss-*

@Briqnvr2 3 года назад

Objection

@MixedCrayonz 3 года назад

You went to sleep unknowingly. Come now, it's been five years. Let's get you updated on facts.

@Iheartdinosaurz 11 лет назад

Hi, Great video! I just have one question, where did you get those black containers in the background?! I really want those or something similar!

@Sjlugen 9 лет назад

I`m a naildesigner but i like using acrylics and builder gel to make beads and buttons also:) ive just started making clay products, you are great at explaining and showing. Thank you!:)

@PolymerClayTutor 9 лет назад

Thank you Victorias dcign/VDcign for the compliments! I am currently testing some UV nail Gel for compatibility with polymer clay. Polymer clay looks great in nail art designs. When I'm done my testing I will be sure to do a video review. Stay tuned...

@sarahthibault1295 9 лет назад

I know some people also use a q-tip soaked in rubbing alcohol and just wipe the finger prints away. (also some dirt particals)

@margarethtrapp3434 4 года назад

Thanks for your videos! you have made my night, I just discoverd you and I cant stop watching. You have solved so many of my problems so far ajjajaaj. Im new on polymer, just started a couple of weeks ago so i will try to watch as many of your videos as posible. THANKS! For finger prints, What I found usefull is cutting a finger from a latex glove and just using a finger on the fingers that i will be using to touch the clay when smothing in that way i dont use the whole glove.

@PolymerClayTutor 4 года назад

That is an excellent tip!! Thank you for sharing it and for the lovely words! So glad you are enjoying the videos!!

@Hasnot46 Год назад

1/23/23. 9:40 pm. Do you have any videos on color mixing polymer clay? I would like to see a video for mixing colors to attain sage green.

@fantagian247 11 лет назад

Is this oso for air dry clay?

@Xerock 11 лет назад

thanks for the water tip. I'm just getting into sculpting and I'm really liking the medium. So far, I've done a couple of dragons nests. I tried disposable vinyl gloves, but I still got noticeable fingerprints in the clay. However, the clay I was working with may have been very soft.

@Kitty-Kins 11 лет назад

Hi Cindy, I have another question. (Something I've noticed on the test piece when I tried the one hour bake) How can you remove fingerprints or "bumps" when it has been baked? I've tried sandingpapier but it's not really doing much difference :(

@rachellerichardson5644 6 лет назад

Very helpful thank u

@kinsey7935 9 лет назад

omg you you are awesome and saved my clays life!

@PolymerClayTutor 11 лет назад

Hi purria13, boiling clay in water doesn't hurt it but for most brands of clay it won't cure it thoroughly enough. Water boils at 212F and most clays need to be baked much higher than that, usually around 265-275F. Hope that makes sense!

@kawaiiannie8746 11 лет назад

Hi cindy, when i make charms say if i role out the clay on my place mat when i try to taking it off it stick and then its cracks and creaks into pieces...any advice how to deal with that?~silky black

@macoeur1122 6 лет назад

finger cots! I have to admit, I haven't tried it yet, but I have some to try.... It's like using latex gloves without the "sweaty factor"

@anaismaesk4681 Год назад

Any tips on removing these annoying fingerprints/dents on small pieces? I typically deal with pieces the size of half a fingernail.

@stardust1552 7 лет назад

Thank you so much for this! :)

@joannhamer8122 7 лет назад

awesome ideas< I use the latex gloves BUT i have hot hands too so I cut off the fingers on the gloves and just use those, I cover my index finger and thumb with the cut of pieces and it works great, esp. if you have a very tight fit, sometimes i use the smaller cut off glove fingers on the thumb for a tighter fit.

@KraftyKristi 11 лет назад

this may sound weird but im thinking it cud work...have u ever tried using clear skin liquid bandaid on finger tips? its clear & leaves a very thin film on wherever u put it?? just wandering if u hve tried it?

@karenlal9242 7 лет назад

Is it OK to put raw polymer clay into water? I've seen you do it in a few videos, and I've done it, but it makes the clay sticky, I left it for a while and will come back and see how it is. I can't find much info about it on the internet but I've read that its not a good idea.

@delilahcollings4138 11 лет назад

Dear polymerclaytutor, what is the best polymer clay blending tool that you recommend? Where can you buy it? Please answer!

@artisticmichelle42 10 лет назад

Great video and good ideas of the fingerprints on clay

@delilahcollings4138 11 лет назад

Thanks! I will hopefully be going to micheals by saturday. Do you know how much they are?

@jenniferdavis6115 7 лет назад

Please keep videos coming. Thanks.

@g.eswariya3607 11 лет назад

i just wanna ask wether instead of using polymer clay?,can we use Fimo?

@PolymerClayTutor 11 лет назад

Hi purria13, I am afraid that the sun will not bake your polymer clay properly, even if you live in a hot climate. If your parents won't let you use your oven, you may want to switch to an air-dry polymer clay. The properties are a little different but you will be able to a lot of cool things with it and you won't need to worry about baking it. Good luck!

@ilovelooming5819 10 лет назад

Since I'm new to polymer clay, this really helped. I heard that using tools helps with the finger prints, but since I'm new to this, I don't have all the special tools ( I use play dough tools for now that I had in my craft drawers) I think I will use the water. Thanks a lot!!! P.S. Do you have any other tips for newbies like me?

@Mama2a6pack 11 лет назад

Thanks for the video Cindy! I use rubbing alcohol and a qtip mostly :)

@grisceldajimenez1722 9 лет назад

i LOVE your workshop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@Miina87 11 лет назад

Thx for the tips! I use to sandpaper my works, it takes time. If i do very small pieces i dont bother to erase the prints. maybe i will try the cornstarch for the small pieces :)

@blinkymon 10 лет назад

More efficient if you do it before, using a brush... or multiple ones. Going from hard brush to softer ones. Also isopropyl alcohol works as well... and i suppose other alcohols work as long as the purity and concentration are high.

@lynfield8789 11 лет назад

many thanks for the tips....i use what we call cling film BUT i think in the USA you call it saran wrap [ sorry about any spelling mistakes ].

@Evie.Designs 7 лет назад

Hi I just started watching your videos and I didn't read all the comments, but one thing I like is to wear the tips of the gloves. I cut off the thumbs and the index/pointer finger of the gloves and put them on the fingers which is much better than wearing the whole glove. My hands get sweaty also if I wear them whole so only the fingers are more manageable. 😉👍🏻

@arianam5380 10 лет назад

great tip!

@Ashley_Nell 5 лет назад

how long can u leave something u have made our before baking? just wondering as my stobe is getting repaired. if i couod make something and have it out for a few days before it gets old or messed up without baking it right away? any tips or advice? thank u.

@PolymerClayTutor 5 лет назад

You can leave a piece unbaked for a long time, as long as it isn't sitting on anything absorbent, that will pull the oils out of it. Just cover your piece so it doesn't get dirty and bake it when you are ready.